I was married for 27 years to my first husband before divorcing. I married someone else from 2002 to 2005 and divorced. I ...

As couples approach retirement age, Social Security benefits can raise plenty of questions — especially when there's a big ...

From smart claiming strategies for couples to tips on maximizing your monthly check, we have advice that can help you.

What should I do? A: You should march right back into that Social Security office and insist on filing a claim for widow’s benefits. The 10-year duration-of-marriage rule applies only to divorced ...

If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file a claim for those benefits. This is a message I’ve delivered before in this ...

Claiming benefits at age 62 means a permanent 30% reduction in monthly payments. In two short years, the oldest members of ...

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Divorced spouses can collect Social Security benefits based on the work record of their ex-partner in certain situations. The $22,924 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook ...

Social Security benefits may not be one of your top concerns as you divorce, but it's good to understand how they work — even when you're an ex-spouse. The requirements ...